When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Confucius
To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.
Confucius
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
Confucius
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Confucius
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucius
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
Confucius
Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
Confucius
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
Confucius
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
Confucius
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
Confucius
